Chiesanuova
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Chiesanuova | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Chiesanuova's location in San Marino | |
  Chiesanuova | |
| Coordinates: 43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E / 43.9044667°N 12.4208500°E | |
| Country |  San Marino |
| Government | |
| • Capitano | Franco Santi (since 2009) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.46 km2 (2.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 450 m (1,480 ft) |
| Population (May 2018) | |
| • Total | 1,143[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST |
| Postal code | 47894 |
| Climate | Cfb |
Chiesanuova is a minor municipality of San Marino. It has a population of 1,143 inhabitants (May 2018)[1] in an area of 5.46 km².
Geography
It borders the San Marino municipalities San Marino and Fiorentino and the Italian municipalities Sassofeltrio, Verucchio and San Leo.
History
The medieval castle of Busignano was situated in this area and in 1320 its inhabitants decided to join San Marino. The name Chiesanuova dates back to the 16th century around the time of rebuilding of the church of Saint Giovanni Battista in Curte, which no longer exists.
Parishes
Chiesanuova has 7 parishes (curazie):
References
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43°54′16.08″N 12°25′15.06″E / 43.9044667°N 12.4208500°E
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